At the end of this article, the Pharos-Tribune failed to mention the 55% tax abatement that RES demanded, meaning we would never see the amount quoted in this article, and when RES finally does start paying taxes on their equipment, RES demands they pay taxes only on already FULLY DEPRECIATED equipment. It's a BAD DEAL … Continue reading Another RES project stopped. Interesting info on Robert’s Rules.
L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.
A public hearing was held to amend the L'Anse Township Zoning Ordinance. Specifically to correct a typographical error, conflict in terminology, and minor language tuning. None of which actually change any of the zoning, only clarify the intent. The Township board will vote on the amendment after 30 days review by Western Upper Peninsula Planning … Continue reading L’Anse Planning Commission Amends Zoning.
L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal
L'Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal  Jun 28, 2018 10:14 PM EDT | Korinne Griffith  Link to Video: L'ANSE TOWNSHIP -- In December of 2017, Renewable Energy Systems (RES) proposed to put approximately 35 to 55 wind turbines throughout land in L'Anse Township. On April 27, 2018 the Baraga Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to support the project. … Continue reading L’Anse Township considers wind turbine proposal
Another Michigan Community Moving Toward Wind Farm Restrictions
April 28, 2018 Another Michigan Community Moving Toward Wind Farm Restrictions DTE turbine tower plans for Beaver Township stumble on proposed zoning board recommendation AUBURN — The Beaver Township Zoning Board voted unanimously on Thursday to amend a proposed wind farm zoning ordinance for the Bay County community. More than 300 residents from the community … Continue reading Another Michigan Community Moving Toward Wind Farm Restrictions
Tipton County Indiana plan director colluded with RES on ordinances.
Plan director scrutinized; Wind farm opposition: Cowles colluded with RES Posted on March 20, 2018 Tipton County Indiana (east of Kokomo, IN). (The following article originally was published in The Rochester Sentinel of Rochester, IN on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.) BY WESLEY DEHNE Staff Writer, The Sentinel Fulton County Plan Director Casi Cowles said she … Continue reading Tipton County Indiana plan director colluded with RES on ordinances.
SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING L’ANSE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION – June 28, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Proposed changes: To L'Anse Township Zoning Ordinance 1. Change the typo in Section 3.15 I from 3.17 to 3.15. SECTION 3.15 - LARGE WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (LWECS) E. STANDARDS 1. Zoning and Setbacks A Large Wind Energy Conversion System may only be located in areas in L’Anse Township that are zoned Conservation and Recreation. … Continue reading SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING L’ANSE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION – June 28, 2018 6:00 p.m.
RES – wind project contracts released, for Cass County project.
Each State is different in which level of government has a say and how or what local governments can collect for wind turbines. Posting this as examples of RES contracts, knowing that the taxes and financial agreements can be vastly different. Update: This project has been canceled. Proposed Cass Co. wind project contracts released. Cass … Continue reading RES – wind project contracts released, for Cass County project.
Trespass Zoning and why setbacks need to be to property lines.
Setbacks should always be to property lines, not to homes. The uncompensated taking of land as safety easements for the wind company constitutes the taking of non-participants’ property and rights. The setback and unsafe zone is further out the larger turbines are.
Industrial Wind Farms Bring Political Conflict, Recalls and Lawsuit to Township
Industrial Wind Farms Bring Political Conflict, Recalls and Lawsuit to Township State’s renewable mandate also bringing hundreds of new turbine towers Feb. 17, 2018 | Evan Carter A legal battle over a proposed wind farm of 63 turbines is brewing in a small community in the Thumb area of Michigan. Members of the Juniata Township … Continue reading Industrial Wind Farms Bring Political Conflict, Recalls and Lawsuit to Township
Save The Huron Mountains 